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MTR Baseball Beat 12/9/2011

MTR Baseball Beat is hosted by Bill Zeltman and a variety of MTRMedia.com journalists. The show covers MLB with an emphasis on the Philadelphia Phillies. MTR Baseball Beat's latest podcast is now available. You can listen on MTRMedia.com's new 24/7 online radio station by clicking here, by subscribing to our... Continue reading "MTR Baseball Beat 12/9/2011" »

Cardinal fans sore over losing Pujols? Don’t, he is paid what the market bears

Albert Pujols shocked the baseball world by signing a 10-year, $250 M contract with the Anaheim Angels on Thursday. The signing sent shock waves through baseball. Cardinal fans branded Pujols as a trader. "Pujols turns his back on Cardinals" read the headline on the online St. Louis Post Dispatch. The... Continue reading "Cardinal fans sore over losing Pujols? Don’t, he is paid what the market bears" »

Ramirez In Rollins Out, Busy Day at the Winter Meetings for Phillies

Ruben Amaro likes to get down to business and this year seems no different at the Winter Meetings for the Philadelphia Phillies. Rumors abounded today and two that everyone seem to be following concern third baseman Aramis Ramirez and shortstop Jimmy Rollins. Meetings with Ramirez's agent are heating up and... Continue reading "Ramirez In Rollins Out, Busy Day at the Winter Meetings for Phillies" »

The RSBS Podcast, Episode 30: Pat Matheny’s Anesthesioxity and Other Stuff (LIKE HIGHLIGHTS!)

Click ME to Listen!!! And so in this Podcast brought to you by Lifestyles… The RSBS crew celebrates its 30th episode by taking a stroll down podcast memory lane, remembering things that busted our (and hopefully your) guts. AIDS salad and Ron Santo's memory get rehashed while new memories (like... Continue reading "The RSBS Podcast, Episode 30: Pat Matheny’s Anesthesioxity and Other Stuff (LIKE HIGHLIGHTS!)" »

The GIF That Keeps On Giving

There are three computers in my house. When idle, I like to keep the above GIF running on all three of them, so when I pass by I can get off on Greinke's angry bounce. Oh how sweet it is, oh how sweet it is. Don't hate me 'cuz I'm... Continue reading "The GIF That Keeps On Giving" »

MLB Agrees to Labor Deal: Are the Changes Good or Bad for Baseball?

According to MLB.com, Bud Selig is a hero. When he became commissioner in 1992, Major League Baseball was a $1 billion a year business. Baseball had revenues of over $7 billion in 2011. The sport is at an all time high for popularity. But are the changes that have been... Continue reading "MLB Agrees to Labor Deal: Are the Changes Good or Bad for Baseball?" »

It's Not Easy Being a Sausage

The Bratwurst, the Kielbasa, the Italian Sausage, the Hot Dog, and the Chorizo - whatever the hell that is. Not only do they make us say "yum," they also provide us with entertainment. They can be seen during the bottom of the 6th-inning at all Milwaukee Brewers home games participating... Continue reading "It's Not Easy Being a Sausage" »

Bud Selig Ruined the Playoffs

Bud Selig may make the owners very rich, but he sure has screwed everything else up! He has successfully ruined the playoffs. Here is what that buffoon has done to America's favorite pastime: 1. Rain Games: Remember when the tarp went over the field at the first sight of rain?... Continue reading "Bud Selig Ruined the Playoffs" »

Turnpike Throwdown 10_18_11

10_18_11 COMPRESSED <<< CLICK TO LISTEN ON DEMAND ! Jeff and James recap the most recent NFL action - Eagles halt the losing streak, Giants win, both head into the bye week on a high note... What can be made of the NBA lockout? World Series / MLB discussion, Bold... Continue reading "Turnpike Throwdown 10_18_11" »

2011 MLB season in review: Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers won 96 games, the National League Central title, and went down to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS. At first that may seem a little surprising, but the Cardinals and Brewers did play 18 games against one another this season and split them 9-9. The Brewers... Continue reading "2011 MLB season in review: Milwaukee Brewers" »

Time to Unlock Steve Jones

If you're like me, then you must have been feeling pretty good on Wednesday after the Cardinals sneaked by the Brewers to take a 2-1 series lead in the NLCS. Hell, I wasn't just feeling good. I was feeling FANCY!!! Having gotten word that I would be attending Game Two... Continue reading "Time to Unlock Steve Jones" »

Allen's 2011 Post-Partisan Playoff Preview

Continuing a long-standing tradition here at this nearly four-year old blog, I wanted to take this opportunity to weigh in on both the MLB playoffs and the Republican primary race in a familiar format. I had a couple thoughts about how to approach this and I really wanted to go... Continue reading "Allen's 2011 Post-Partisan Playoff Preview" »

A.D.D. Sports Radio 10-12-11 Travis Goldman of SB Nations Pinstripe Alley

10-12-11 SB Nation Pinstripe Alley Travis Goldman Joe LaMorte tells you why the Giants will only win 8 games this season, Clewell does not agree! Plus our NFL picks. We also talk Yankees with Travis Goldman of SB Nations Pinstripe Alley blog. Continue reading "A.D.D. Sports Radio 10-12-11 Travis Goldman of SB Nations Pinstripe Alley" »

Warning Track 10-11-2011

Warning Track's Latest podcast is available. You can listen on MTRMedia.com's new 24/7 online radio station by clicking here, on Livio Radio, Radio Time, or in iTunes Radio in the sports category. You can also subscribe to our Podcast in iTunes. (Search for MTRMedia.com) or listen by clicking on the... Continue reading "Warning Track 10-11-2011" »

We Signed Up for This

I ran the Chicago Marathon yesterday, so pain is on my mind today. Obviously, the Cardinals' loss to Milwaukee didn't make me feel much better; but as I sit here with ice on my quads, a beer in my hand and a masochistic grin on my face, I continue to... Continue reading "We Signed Up for This" »